Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
glyph	15	15
glyphic	20	20
glyphosate	20	20
glyphosates	21	21
glyphs	16	16
glyptic	18	18
glyptics	19	19
gnarl	9	9
gnarled	12	12
gnarlier	12	12
gnarliest	13	13
gnarling	15	15
gnarls	10	10
gnarly	12	12
gnathal	13	13
gnatlike	16	16
gnawable	18	18
gnomelike	20	20
gnomical	18	18
gnotobiotically	28	28
goadlike	16	16
goal	7	7
goalball	16	16
goalballs	17	17
goaled	10	10